Microsoft 365 Roadmap

Outlook
Navigate Your Favorite Folders Without Expanding the Folder Pane

Feature details and release plans from a build snapshot of Microsoft's official roadmap feed.

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Product
Outlook
Release status
In development
RSS publication

Feature overview

You can now quickly switch between your favorite folders without opening the full folder pane. When the pane is collapsed, your favorite folders appear as a vertical list, giving you one-click access to the folders you use most. Each folder shows unread or total counts so you always know what needs attention. Right-click any favorite for the same options you're used to, and your selections stay put across sessions. It's a familiar experience for anyone who loved favorites in classic Outlook, now built right into the new Outlook. #newoutlookforwindows

Expected release date

September CY2026
Preview date: August CY2026

Source: Microsoft 365 Roadmap RSS (build snapshot) Feature ID: 563810

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